Dan Fitch has his money on another Newcastle win, as he previews the pick of the weekend FA Cup fixtures.
- Newcastle can win both halves against League Two side
- Youngsters McAtee and Lankshear can get on scoresheet
- Gunners will get back to winning ways against Manchester United
Recommended Bets
- Back Aston Villa to beat West Ham and over 2.5 goals @ 13/10
- Back Chiesa to score for Liverpool against Accrington @ 1/1
- Back Bournemouth to beat West Brom and under 3.5 goals @ 5/4
- Back Nottingham Forest to beat Luton half-time/full-time @ 1/1
- Back Norwich double chance against Brighton and both teams to score @ 11/5
- Back Leeds to beat Harrogate and under 3.5 goals @ 6/4
- Back McAtee to score for Manchester City against Salford @ 6/4
- Back Lankshear to score for Tottenham against Tamworth @ 1/1
- Back Newcastle to win both halves against Bromley @ 1/1
- Back Arsenal to beat Manchester United and both teams to score @ 13/5
Aston Villa vs West Ham (Friday, 20:00)
This will be Graham Potter’s first game in charge of the Hammers and it may be too early in his reign to expect much change.
Aston Villa are unbeaten in seven at home (W4 D3) and have been scoring regularly at Villa Park. Back a home win and over 2.5 goals at 13/10.
Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley (Saturday, 12:15)
There are two things that are certain in this match. Liverpool will beat their League Two opponents and the pre-match build up on TV will involve the famous Ian Rush-inspired advert that promoted milk consumption.
With Federico Chiesa likely to start for the hosts, the Italian looks value to score at 1/1.
Bournemouth vs West Brom (Saturday, 15:00)
Bournemouth are seventh іn the Premier League and welcome a West Brom side that are sixth-placed promotion contenders.
The Baggies are not good travellers, having failed tо win іn their last six games оn the road (D4 L2). With Bournemouth lacking іn firepower after injuries, gо for a home win and under 3.5 goals at 5/4.
Nottingham Forest vs Luton (Saturday, 15:00)
A Championship side with an even worse away record are Luton, who have lost each оf their last ten games when travelling.
This therefore looks likely tо be a routine victory for in-form Forest, who are 1/1 tо win half-time/full-time.
Norwich vs Brighton (Saturday, 15:00)
Norwich might be able to provide sterner opposition for a Premier League opponent, with the Canaries unbeaten in four (W3 D1).
Brighton are without a win in eight (D6 L2) and with both teams scoring in twelve of their last 13 matches, let’s take a chance on Norwich double chance and both teams to score at 11/5.
Leeds vs Harrogate (Saturday, 17:45)
Leeds host a local derby against League Two’s Harrogate and though the promotion-chasing hosts are likely to rotate, memories of recent FA Cup disasters against Sutton, Newport and Crawley, should keep them motivated.
The visitors will be looking to keep it tight and with Leeds changing personnel, a home win and under 3.5 goals could land at 6/4.
Manchester City vs Salford City (Saturday, 17:45)
Another local derby on Saturday evening sees the Premier League champions Manchester City host League Two’s Salford, who are owned by prominent members of Manchester United’s famous Class of ’92.
James McAtee is likely to start for the Citizens, with the Salford-born attacker priced at 6/4 to find the net.
Tamworth vs Tottenham (Sunday, 12:30)
Ange Postecoglou hasn’t had much chance tо rotate players due tо injuries оf late, but this trip tо non-league Tamworth gives him the perfect opportunity.
Will Lankshear scored his first goal for the club іn the Europa League earlier this season and should be given another chance tо impress. Lankshear іs 1/1 tо score.
Newcastle vs Bromley (Sunday, 15:00)
Bromley are having a strong season іn their first ever League Two campaign and they have been rewarded for their FA Cup success with a trip tо Newcastle.
The Magpies have one foot іn the EFL Cup final after their 2-0 win at Arsenal earlier this week and even іf they rotate, should put out a strong side. Back Newcastle tо win both halves at 1/1.
Arsenal vs Manchester United (Sunday, 15:00)
This is the main event of the FA Cup third round and Manchester United’s performance against Liverpool last weekend, gives hope that they can make this match competitive.
Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle ended a 13-match unbeaten streak (W9 D4). They rarely lose at home, so back the Gunners to bounce back with a win and both teams to score at 13/5.